says she knew "it was time to move on," and since saying goodbye to the show has found balance, a new business venture and s fresh perspective on what she's looking for in a potential partner for her next chapter in life.
"When I had my birthday in London in 2022, yet again on set, Alice Temperley and I were scrolling through her Raya thing, and I'd never seen it," Lakshmi said, referring to the exclusive, membership-based dating app. " Krishna, out of pity, took my phone and applied. She was like, 'Mom, please, you have to do something.
The model, 53, who appeared in the highly buzzed-about 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, also spoke to Harper's about creating an intimates line with the online retailer Bare Necessities, which is set to launch in May.Lakshmi said she has long thought about creating an intimates line, an idea that came further into focus in her 50s as her body changed.